Before and After

Thank you Abbey for the beautiful recovering of the glider!! You are simply Amazing and such a blessing!

And a shout out to Amber for cutting Reese's hair.......Isn't she cute! I can hardly believe how thick her hair looks now :)

Random Photos from the last week

How do I do it?

This is the question that I am asked more often than not. And to be honest I never really thought about it that much......until now. Here are some things that I know definitely play a roll in the matter:

Prayer

A husband that is willing to help out when he is home

Great support group friends & family

baby wise and other books alike

Reese & Dallas~ they help a ton with Ava

All my kids are cute (if they weren't I think we would have a BIG problem)

Appliances....could you imagine doing this in the good ole days!

SUN-the rainy days are really hard

A monkey backpack for Ava.....Seriously if you have a two year old that wants to walk in stores it does wonders

Oh and I limit store trips to 30 minutes max!!

I am sure there are a ton of other things, but I want to assure you that I am no super mom. I wish that I had all things together, but I don't. I make many mistakes and hope and pray that my kids aren't forever wounded from them. I often observe what other moms are doing to see if it would work for me. I laugh when people tell me I am so laid back because that is not how I see myself.

Answer: THE PLUNGER

My Least Favorite Thing Friday

So I was cleaning the bathroom yesterday and I realized that I am terrified of this object. I know that you have to have them (especially when you have kids), but I hate them! I know that it is covered in germs and who knows what else. I look at it and want to puke! Any guesses?? I will give you the answer later :)

Wordless Wednesday

I realize I am collage happy these days, but it makes uploading pictures a lot easier....and that is my goal for this week. Living a simple life. I can hardly believe that I have 4 children! And this is coming from the girl in her teens who NEVER wanted kids. Now I don't know when to stop. The Lord has truly blessed us with a quiver full. These last few weeks have been challenging, but as you can see by these pictures Norah big sisters are eager to help. They love this sweet litter girl and looking forward to watching ever step. And in case you are interested here are her two week stats:

7lbs 10oz

21 1/2"

and still growing!

Weekend Review

The Miller Wedding

Cupcakes

Sunshine

Sprinkler

Our Babies

Happy Birthday Amber Mitchell!!!

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I love this girl, and here's why you should too:

A is for A+ teacher and Actress

M is for Magnificent Multi-Task Powers

B is for Beautiful Babe of Christ

E is for Enthusiastic Energetic Encourager

R is for RUMP SHAKA

Norah Bean

Norah and Lillianna
Yes, I did take a hospital blanket!

A picture for TT

Happy Birthday Ava Lay!

What a wonderful day to celebrate!! Ava is two and loving every minute of it. We enjoyed a day at the park with all her "friends". She probably had the most fun licking the frosting off all the leftover cupcakes. Yum! Love you my little Ava!!

Wish List

I saw this at Babies R us yesterday and I fell in love!

Ambers Weekly Review- Hotel Stevens

I would have to give this lovely place 3 1/2 stars. They could easily be bumped up if the beds were a little more comfortable and the pillows didn't feel like a bag of air. The view of the city from the 7th floor was delightful. Drinks were unlimited and the food....well it was food. They also had these cute little hats for the kids to play with. Oh and some for the dads. It is such a great place that my friends felt that had to see it.......One especially hopes her husband would be willing to spend the night it such a grand place (wink wink Clint MITCHELL)
And I must give a big thank you to the guy in blue...Dr. Spiro you are wonderful! And to my ladies (Amber & Stacie) who were willing watch our children and let the hubby and I enjoy this place.

Talent!!

You need to check this site out. A girl friend of mine is selling these and I have a feeling that she is going to be on Oprah one day. And I am also going to be very broke! You are amazing Bridget!!

Update to last post

Well I am sure the suspense is killing some of you....But Collin was nice enough to cancel the appointment for right now. I am not saying I forsure want more kids so don't get any ideas. I just want to really make sure that 4 completes us. Thanks for your prayers and support ;)

I am struck with sadness today because I know tomorrow it will be official that I am not going to have any more children. I just feel this emptiness that I am missing something......a boy. Maybe it is because I was so convinced that I was having a boy that I feel this way. There is no way I would trade Norah for anything but I would definitely add something :) I went downstairs to do some laundry and I came across the little brown shoes that were filled by Dallas. It brought a tear to my eye. This last pregnancy wasn't the easiest on my body so I know that it would be worse the next time but for some reason that doesn't matter to me right now.

She approved!

So I was a little worried what Ava might think of her new little sister.....But to my surprise she is Ava approved!! I now have a new challenge....... make sure Ava doesn't "Love" Norah too much ;)

Dallas is also excited to welcome his sister. He sang her "twinkle twinkle little star"

We introduce to you.....

"The Bustanoby 6"

And their parents..............

Norah Lorraine Bustanoby

Thank you all so much for participating in the poll, but we chose Norah for many reasons. She just looks to us like a Norah. If you were to tally all the votes I think it would actually be really close. Not all people voted on the poll. Reese also said that she likes Norah way better. Lorraine is my grandmothers name and she is a sweet and very kind lady.

Almost for certain

Well although it is not yet official I think that we are leaning on Norah. Why you ask? Norah just sounds so sweet and cute. And it means Honor. Scarlett could possibly be a little bit snobby....
"My name is Scar-letT!"

The Bustanoby clan should be here shortly, so once they see her we will probably make our decision.

B-Day

Welcome to the "Play-by-Play" of the 4th pretty-much-annual Bustanoby Birth...

Amber was admitted to Stevens Hospital at 7:15 am.

Amber scores the big room # 713.

Collin drops kids off at "the Go To people" Dallas and Ava with Stacie Diffner; Reeser with Amber Mitchell

Collin arrives at hospital at 8:15am

Sheri sets Amber up with an IV at 8:18am

Amber's cranberry and 7-up is on its way...

Dr. Spiro arrives at 9:15am...injecting blue gel to help bring about a natural bodily reaction

Dr. Spiro instructs Amber to stay off of her feet for an hour.

Spiro says cervix is soft, not thinned out yet...2 cm and approx 40% effaced

It's 9:19am

Amber feels something going on and the richter scale shows a little bump at 9:42am

Amber experiences some contractions without much pain.

Collin and Amber go for a walk at 10:27am

Amber looks hot in a hospital gown :)

Collin and Amber go to Burger King

Collin and Amber walk around the hospital 3 times

Collin and Amber arrive at room at 11:05am

Dr. Spiro comes in and gives second dose of blue gel at 12:16pm

Spiro says cervix is soft...approx 3-4 cm and approx 70% effaced. its 12:27pm

Collin goes to retrieve Amber's favorite pillows from home at 1:05pm

Amber loses "the infamous plug" at 1:33pm

27 Dresses is playing on the DVD player

Dr. Spiro comes in and gives third and final dose of blue gel at 2:36pm

Spiro checks and says cervix is still 3-4 cm (two fingers) and 70-80% effaced

Epidural is beginning to warm up in the bullpen in case Blue Gel leaves the bases loaded...

It's 2:40pm.

Amber is having regular contractions every minute

Amber registered a pain level of 5 on a scale of 1 to 10.

Dr. Solomon comes out of the bullpen and shuts down the pain with an efficient and accurate epidural at 3:47pm

Amber feels relief and her mood is much lighter

It's 3:55pm

Amber has "a tingly butt" at 3:59pm

Amber's water breaks at 4:32pm

Tom Cruise is on Oprah

Amber is experiencing level 5 pain despite the epidural

Amber pushes the button to release some more pain medicine

Sheri the nurse checks Amber and says the head is just sitting there

Amber is at 8 cm at 4:58pm

Sheri leaves room to get Dr. Spiro

Amber is 10 cm 5:07pm

The room is setup for delivery, except the main spotlight is malfunctioning, so a portable light has been brought in as a substitute

Dr. Spiro has changed his shoes and put on his glasses.

Amber feels the need to push

It's 5:11pm

The Bustanobys have a new addition to the family!

at 17:17 hospital time, on 5/05/08

a baby GIRL has been born,

weighing in at 7 lbs 9 oz and 19 inches

as of 5:47pm, this little player is to be named later...

Watch the blog for a survey and take part in deciding the name for this little one!!!

Collin: Honey are you sure this is our last one

Amber: Are you SERIOUS!!

Collin: At this moment.....Yes

Amber: Lord help me! Is my gifting a breeder?

And just an FYI- It would be spelled Norah :)

AHHHHH!

So one of my cravings has been Teriyaki. I work out at Meikos and if I don't leave the place early enough I smell the smell. I long for it! Well today I had had enough! I told Collin that I no longer want it......I NEED it! I drove around and around and could not find one place open! On the brink of tears Collin called me and said that Amy called and said they had a ton of leftovers from last night! God truly does provide!! Thank you so much you made my heart sing ;) I also thought to myself.....how many other pregnant ladies want Teriyaki on Sundays??? Should I open a joint called Prego-yaki! Maybe not.

A conversation with Reese

Reese: Mom how did the baby get into your tummy?
Mom: (Lord, help me!) Well, you have an egg and a sperm and it makes a baby. God knits them together perfectly.
Reese: Oh, does it see your heart?
Mom: Probably not, but it hears it.
Reese: Why?
Mom: Because you have your stomach and intestins and all that stuff in the way.
Dad: It is really dark in there the baby can't see anything.
Reese: if you open your mouth really wide....can't it see?
Mom: (Laughter) nope still can't see, but that is a good thought.
Reese: Well what if you open your mouth for a really really long time...I think it can see then.

Makes sense if you think about it.....I just love things like this!!

Feeling Word Friday: Content

So no baby, but totally okay with it! I realized last night that I still needed so much sleep! I was totally exhausted. I have been going non-stop trying to finish all the things I wanted to be done before the baby comes. Of course they are not all done, but I am okay with that. The baby is also enjoying my womb-service I guess. So looking forward to the weekend of we-wax-a-tion!! Mill Creek Garage Sale here I come!! Pray that my husband says it is okay ;)

Dallas' Favorite Things....

What is your favorite.....
Dinner: Apple and oranges
Drink: Juice
Toy: Trains
Candy: Chocolate
Dad: My Dad
Mom: You
Your Teacher: Jesus
Cake: Strawberry
Letter: O
Number: 3
Ice Cream: Orange
Cookie: Chocolate
Thing to do with daddy: Play hide and seek
Mommy: Trains
Dress up: Batman
Movie: Bad guy ones
Place to go: very FAST
Color: Orange
Friend: Brady's house

Who will earn more?

These are the things that frustrate me!! It seems as though people are doing things that they aren't passionate about anymore. And they are taught this at a young age.
I took this off one of the headlines on comcast.net and "who will earn more?" is the title they gave it. I ask.....does it matter? Below it you will find an article "Find out how much you are worth". Do you really think you are worth how much money you have? Sadly a lot of people do.
Just another problem with this world I guess. Hopefully we can all teach our kids the real reason and purpose of life. And God will protect them from thinking that money makes them successful.